Big bands at the Casino in 1948-1948
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Michael Dwyer presents an excellent view of Vermont rural life on the eve of U.S. entry into World War II. In 1941 the Farm Security Administration sent photographer Jack Delano to Rutland to photograph the Rutland Fair. This assignment was intended to photographically document rural life in Vermont. Additional photos by Delano can be found on the web site of the Library of Congress. Jim Davidson hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Vermont State Fair 1941, Rutland, Vermont
"Syrian Immigrants to Rutland, a story of neighborhoods." Host Michael Dwyer explores the history of the Webb and Kessop families who lived across from one another on Granger Street.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Syrian Immigrants to Rutland, a story of...
Vermont Old Fiddlers Contest at the Strand Theater-1926
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
How ice was harvested-Early 20th Century
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
“Remember When.” Michael Dwyer hosts freelance writer Joanna Tebbs Young as they discuss three of her columns from the Rutland Herald "Before the Eyesore," Rutland's Poor Farm," and "Falling for Vermont."
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, “Remember When.”, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson, Society Curator, reviews a wide range of resources available to understand Rutland's history in the era 1850 - 1890. He also makes some suggestions on how to work through the maze of material in a most effective manner.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Resources for Rutland History: 1850 - 1890,...
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Mount Saint Joseph Academy Yearbooks
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Jim Davison hosts Michael F. Dwyer in a program commemorating the men and women who served the country in World War II. The program also covers life on the home front in a war that was a total war for survival. Michael lists the names of those serving from Rutland . Now, 60 years removed from the end of World War II, it would be so easy to dismiss this generation that many have called 'The Finest Generation' as just another piece of history. This program is devoted to an effort to see that we...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Men and Women Who Served in World War II,...
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West Rutland High School Yearbooks.
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Chuck Piotrowski presents some pieces from the collections of the Society that illustrate the wide range of material that the Society holds. These materials range from the 1880s until today and include many eras of Rutland baseball from paid professional and semiprofessional leagues to organizational and industrial leagues to high school and American Legion baseball. Rutland's rich baseball history begs development of a more complete history. Jim Davidson hosts the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Rutland Baseball History, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson of the Society presents a video program on the Flood of 1927 which is devoted to pictures of the flood's destruction in the Rutland and Proctor areas. Jim provides a narration which identifies the various pictures and ties them into the story of the flood in the Rutland area. This was the 75 th Anniversary of one of Vermont's greatest natural disasters.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Flood of 1927, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts a video program developed and narrated by Angela Hinchey of the Society on the art and life of the Sioux Indians of the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota at the end of the 19th Century and the beginning of the 20th Century. The Society's Ella Bean Livingston Collection of Native American materials provided most of the elements for this program. Angela has been working on an educational kit on the Livingston Collection for loan to the schools and this video will be one...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Ella Bean Livingston, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Chuck Piotrowski who presents a power point program entitled "Turning Your Junk Into the Stuff of History". This is Part One of a two part offering.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Turning Junk Into Stuff of History, Rutland,...
Chuck Piotrowski is the guest presenter of a program on the history of electricity in Rutland called "Electric Rutland". The program includes some of the technical progress in generating and distributing electricity, the issue of mergers and advertising and creating a public awareness of electricity.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Electric Vermont, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Michael F. Dwyer who presents a power point program on his favorite images from the 1978 pictorial history of Rutland entitled "Rutland In Retrospect". In the program Michael addresses the rationale for his choices. This program offers an opportunity for viewers to see a high quality sampling from a long out-of-print work.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Rutland in Retrospect, Rutland, Vermont
Patricia Wiley, Museum Educator and Coordinator of the Annual Meeting of the League of Local Historical Societies, was the guest of "Historically Speaking" in April. The program discusses the program of the League meeting on 5 May 2001 that was held in Rutland and hosted by the Rutland Historical Society. Jim Davidson of the Society and local arrangements coordinator was host. The program highlighted the various offerings of the program that was held at the Grace Congregational United...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, League of Local Historical Societies, Rutland,...
Rutland Wrapper and Shirt Company-1900
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
"Education". Jim Davidson of the Rutland Historical Society concludes a series of episodes on issues facing the local community. Education will need to include a process to stimulate creativity in the young as the education of the past although very useful, will no longer be sufficient for a rapidly changing future.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Notes From The Past, Rutland, Vermont
Autograph books and flourishing-1870s
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Flood of 1927 in Rutland-1927
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Michael F. Dwyer in a program devoted to ten tips for family researchers when they get stuck in their research. In a lively interchange, Michael shares some key strategies for getting past the 'stone wall' that researchers run into sooner or later. These tips are the practical 'down to earth' advice from a long experienced genealogist.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, 10 Tips for Family Researchers, Rutland, Vermont
Tom Carpenter hosts Michael F. Dwyer in a program on "Jewish Immigration To Rutland". The program describes the background of Jewish immigration to the Rutland area from Eastern Europe. It includes some brief commentary on individual families that came to West Rutland and Rutland in the early 20th Century. Mr. Dwyer again directs the viewer on how to find such ancestors on the Ellis Island web site. He notes some of the problems that may be encountered with names. This is the fifth...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Jewish Immigration to Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
Michael F. Dwyer interviews Cynthia Bittinger, Executive Director of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation. Although the political background of Calvin Coolidge was in Massachusetts, the values developed in his youth in Plymouth, Vermont, always influenced his life. The interview highlights some of the myths of Coolidge's life. He was not so silent as his speeches attest. He also had a good sense of humor. Ms. Bittinger also talks about Grace Goodhue Coolidge, Calvin's wife and Vermont's only...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Calvin & Grace Coolidge, Rutland, Vermont
Pat McCormack, Program Chairperson, and Jim Davidson discuss the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Society. The program includes a brief biography of Julia Dorr and a reading of two of her poems with illustrations by Zulma DeLacy Steele, Julia's daughter.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Dorr & Steele, Rutland, Vermont
Megan Smith, executive director of "Dimensions of Marble", is the guest in this episode. The development of a marble trail along the marble valley of western Vermont is a prominent activity of this organization but not the sole activity. Other projects of the organization are discussed and the wide reach of the organization's goals and activities merit viewing by the general public. Jim Davidson hosts this presentation.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Dimensions of Marble, Rutland, Vermont
The Vermont Marble Company Strike of 1966
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Historical Society Quarterlies, Rutland, Vermont
30 John Abner Mead-1841
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Strike of Howe Scale, Patch and Lincoln Iron Works-1902
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Opening of Rutland Royals baseball season-1939
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Julia Dorr-1825
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Green Mountain Marble Co. took over Columbian Marble Co.-1912
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Lemuel Haynes speech on Anniversary of Declaration of Independence-1801
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland Halloween Parade: Hijinks & History. Dedicated in memory of Tom Fagan. Narrated and produced by B. Burdge on behalf of the Rutland Historical Society.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Halloween Parade, Rutland, Vermont
The Cemeteries of the Old Town of Rutland. Chris Book and Tom Giffin, Rutland City Cemetery Commissioners, are guests for this program. The program includes images of most of the cemeteries, old and new, of the old Town of Rutland. The program also discusses some of the issues and problems in the proper preservation of cemeteries. The programs for the preservation and care of the graves of military veterans are also discussed. Jim Davidson hosted the program.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Rutland Cemeteries, Rutland, Vermont
Expansion of Rutland electric trolley to Fair Haven & Poultney
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Centennial of Trinity Episcopal Church-1894
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
How the Rutland Vermont Chapter of the VVA was started.
Topics: Topics/IA Vietnam, Veterans, Rutland Vermont, VVA Chapter 1 First in the Nation, Vietnam Veterans...
Blizzard of 1888 in Rutland-1888
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Tom Carpenter hosts Dennis Charles, Civil War presenter, in a program in which Dennis models and describes the clothing, shoes and equipment used by the Civil War soldier. The program notes the changes and variations in these items throughout the Civil War.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Civil War Uniforms and Clothing, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland Independent Newspaper Comments On Change of Times-1868
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
James Cassarino, leader of the First Republic Brass discusses the history of the organization. The program includes a number of video clips from First Republic Brass concerts. There is a discussion of Rutland's musical history and some pictures and commentary on the Society's summer dance program.
Topics: Historically Speaking, Rutland Historical Society, First Republic Brass, Rutland, Vermont
The video is of a senior class picnic on Lake St. Catherine in the late 1930's. Among the faculty in the video are: Bernice Hinchey, Norbert Sevigny and Joseph Zawistowski.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, West Rutland Class Picnic-1939, Rutland, Vermont
Solomon Foot address in support of Union war effort-1862
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland Development Corporation and its activities-1937
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
This program, entitled "A Climb To the Star," features still photos of the interior of the Congregational Church tower from the entrance of the church to the top of the tower. The program ends with a series of beautiful panoramic views of Rutland from the tower. Architectural features of the church, in and out, and some historic photos are included.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Grace Church in Rutland Vermont, A Climb to the...
" Bridges of Rutlan d". Tom Carpenter is the guest on this history of the bridges throughout the old town of Rutland. The number of bridges in the old town of Rutland is immense. The program focuses on the history of the bridges over the Otter Creek and the East Creek. Time did not allow consideration of the bridges over numerous brooks or street bridges or railroad bridges. Jim Davidson hosts the program
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, “Bridges in Rutland”, Rutland, Vermont
Young Mens Catholic Union-1893
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Advent Christian Church-1902
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland Machine and Automobile Company-1906
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
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Proctor High School Yearbooks
Topics: Proctor Free Library, Rutland Historical Society, Rutland, Vermont
Dr. Emelie Perkins-1960
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts Paula Baker, Director of the Rutland Free Library and Jake Sherman Library historian, on the occasion of the library's 120th birthday. The program blends an historical overview of the library with how libraries are rapidly changing in the technological age.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Libraries in the Technology Age, Rutland, Vermont
Morris Tucker narrates a series of still photos that sample the items and activities that can be found at the Farm Museum at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. Hosted by Dorothy Whitford.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Farm Museum at the Rutland Fair, Rutland, Vermont
“The Chaffee Art Center: The Family, The Home, The Gallery.” Host Michael Dwyer interviews Sherri Birkheimer Rooker, Executive Director of the Chaffee. Special guest: Luigi.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, The Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Vermont
Excursionist in Rutland comments on Rutland-1879
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
“Nightingale at 200: Remembering Our Nurses”. Michael Dwyer hosts a bicentennial retrospective on the impact of Florence Nightingale on the nursing profession within his family and at Rutland Hospital.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Nightingale at 200: Remembering Our Nurses,...
Michael Dwyer gives an overview and provides examples of how DNA results have impacted the research of his extended family. First of two episodes on this immensely popular topic.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Adventures in DNA: How does it change our...
"Recreation". Jim Davidson of the Rutland Historical Society presents an overview of the history of recreation in Rutland. This includes the development of music and sports in Rutland's history. A number of buildings were built and primarily used for entertainment purposes. Rutland soon became the county center for entertainment from many traveling entertainers and later a center for movie theaters. The organization of a Rutland Bicycle Club in the 1880s stimulated great interest in...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Notes From The Past, Rutland, Vermont
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West Rutland High School Yearbooks.
Topics: Rutland Free Library, Rutland Historical Society, Rutland, Vermont
Ripley Music Hall in Rutland-1868
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Rutland Directory 1914, Rutland Vermont
Rutland County WWI Veterans Celebration at Rutland Fair-1919
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland Winter Carnivals, 1951-1960
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments in History, Rutland, Vermont
Rutland's response to John Brown's execution-1859
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
Solomon Jewett â spiritualist
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
“Doshisha University” - Host Jim Davidson presents the story of how an 1874 meeting at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland provided Joseph Hardy Neesima seed money to establish a private Christian College in Japan, now known as Doshisha University. Recently a group of Doshisha students visited the sacred historic site where the dream of Doshisha began. The students also visited Castleton University where President David Wolk hosted them at a luncheon. Guest Patrick Liu, Director of...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, “Doshisha University”, Rutland, Vermont
Cecil Brothers Program at Town Hall Exposes Spiritualism-1877
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
'Nickwackett Nick'-squirrel mascot of the Rutland Historical Society
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
"A History of Transportation in Rutland". Trains, autos and airplanes have all impacted the social and economic history of Rutland and leave issues to be resolved.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Notes From The Past, Rutland, Vermont
"Warren G. Harding's Last Summer." As Vermont gets ready to celebrate the centennial of Calvin Coolidge's unique swearing in as President of the United States, host Michael Dwyer evaluates the Presidency of Coolidge's predecessor, President Warren G. Harding.
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, "Warren G. Harding's Last Summer.",...
Jim Davidson hosts Larry Kelley, Family Researcher, in a discussion about the Kelley Family that in the early 19 th Century settled on and owned most of what is today the Creek Road. For years the road from the Dorr Bridge south to the Town Line was called Kelley Road because the land was donated for the road by the Kelley Family. The long gone Park Street covered bridge was also originally called the Kelley Bridge. Larry offers many stories of the area that have been found in his research of...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Larry Kelley Family Researcher, Rutland, Vermont
Jim Davidson hosts a program with Marissa Johnson, a senior history major from Castleton State College, as his guest. Marissa volunteered at the Society during the Spring Term to gain some hands-on experience in a local historical society. The Society provided experiences with archives, library materials, artifacts, exhibits, publications and hosting. Marissa shares her experiences that are illustrated by a series of still photos. The program provides an interesting overview of the multitude of...
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Historically Speaking, Volunteering at the Society, Rutland, Vermont
Lord and Goddard Clocks
Topics: Rutland Historical Society, Moments In History, Rutland, Vermont
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